Mineola, NY
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Snow Much Scrutiny: Mamdani, Hochul—Even Ted Cruz—Dug Into Shoveling Drama Snow Much Scrutiny: Mamdani, Hochul—Even Ted Cruz—Dug Into Shoveling Drama
Snow Much Scrutiny: Mamdani, Hochul—Even Ted Cruz—Dug Into Shoveling Drama New York’s biggest winter storm in years proved once again that on the internet, everyone’s an expert. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani helped Brooklyn residents dig out from this weekend’s massive winter storm, but he quickly drew online fire, not for his politics but for his technique. Mamdani was photographed by ABC7 Sunday, Jan. 25, pitching in as Winter Storm Fern buried parts of the city under more than 11 inches of snow. But it wasn’t long before social media users zoomed in on how he was shoveling — and many were not impressed. Several commenters pointed out that Mamdani appeared to be twi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
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Hochul’s Snow Shoveling Tips Spark Laughs — And A Serious Reminder: 'You Don't Want That!' Hochul’s Snow Shoveling Tips Spark Laughs — And A Serious Reminder: 'You Don't Want That!'
Hochul’s Snow Shoveling Tips Spark Laughs — And A Serious Reminder: 'You Don't Want That!' As New Yorkers began to dig out from the biggest winter storm in years, Gov. Kathy Hochul reminded residents to shovel smart and don’t overdo it. In a PSA posted Monday, Jan. 26, Hochul — a Buffalo native — demonstrated what she described as the “right way” to shovel snow, drawing on her Western New York roots. “Easy does it,” Hochul said in the video. “Just push it out of the way. No strain on the back from doing that,” she explained while showing proper form. When snow gets heavier, Hochul advised breaking it into smaller sections rather than lifting large loads. “Don’t do a bi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Arlington, VA
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'Snow: 1, Police Cruiser: 0' — Firefighters In Arlington Get The Assist (PHOTOS) 'Snow: 1, Police Cruiser: 0' — Firefighters In Arlington Get The Assist (PHOTOS)
'Snow: 1, Police Cruiser: 0' — Firefighters In Arlington Get The Assist (Photos) Snow had its moments in Virginia this weekend — but firefighters and police made sure it didn’t win the day in Arlington. As winter weather blanketed Arlington County, Fire & EMS crews and police officers were repeatedly spotted jumping in to help each other, stranded drivers, and residents navigate slick streets and heavy snow, according to posts shared by the departments. The snow in Arlington didn't get anyone down. Arlington Police Department In one widely shared moment, Arlington Fire & EMS crews were photographed pushing a stuck Arlington County Police SUV free fro…

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by Zak Failla
Albany, NY
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Snow Totals Reveal Hardest-Hit Communities In Albany County Snow Totals Reveal Hardest-Hit Communities In Albany County
Snow Totals Reveal Hardest-Hit Communities In Albany County If it felt like winter hit the Capital Region on repeat this weekend, you weren’t imagining it. A slow-moving storm dropped more than a foot of snow in many communities over a 72-hour stretch, according to the National Weather Service in Albany. Steady snowfall piled up across Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Greene counties, turning neighborhoods into snow globes and driveways into endurance tests. Here’s how much snow fell across the region, according to the National Weather Service: Albany: 12.1 inches Bloomingburg: 7 inches Brunswick: 10.3 inches Cairo: 13.5 inches Catskill: 13.1 in…

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by Michael Mashburn
Aldie, VA
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Snow Joke: Winter Storm Buries Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia With Double-Digit Totals Snow Joke: Winter Storm Buries Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia With Double-Digit Totals
Snow Joke: Winter Storm Buries Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia With Double-Digit Totals Snow piled up across Maryland, DC, and Virginia after a winter storm pushed through the region overnight from Sunday into Monday. The storm dropped widespread, measurable snowfall across the region, with several communities reporting totals topping 10 inches, according to the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office. District of Columbia The nation's capital recorded about 7.5 inches of snow as of Sunday evening, according to a National Weather Service summary. Maryland Snow Totals Some of the highest snowfall totals in Maryland were reported in the western and central parts of…

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by Zak Failla
Southampton, NY
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How Much Snow Did You Get? These Suffolk County Locales Saw Highest Totals: New Update How Much Snow Did You Get? These Suffolk County Locales Saw Highest Totals: New Update
How Much Snow Did You Get? These Suffolk County Locales Saw Highest Totals: New Update Here are snowfall totals from the National Weather Service for the major winter storm that hit the region early Sunday morning, Jan. 25. A widespread foot or more of accumulation has been reported just before daybreak on Monday, Jan. 26. New York Manhattan Central Park 11.4 in 1200 AM 01/26 Official NWS Obs Queens JFK 10.3 in 1200 AM 01/26 Official NWS Obs La Guardia 9.7 in 1200 AM 01/26 Official NWS Obs Bronx  W Throgs Neck Bridge 12.5 in 1105 PM 01/25 Trained Spotter Brooklyn Williamsburg …

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by Joe Lombardi
Arlington, VA
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Snow Day Irony: City Truck Slides Into Arlington Home During Icy Storm (PHOTOS) Snow Day Irony: City Truck Slides Into Arlington Home During Icy Storm (PHOTOS)
Snow Day Irony: City Truck Slides Into Arlington Home During Icy Storm (Photos) A city vehicle meant to keep Arlington residents safe during a winter storm instead wound up in the front yard of a home after sliding off an icy roadway Sunday morning, officials said. The crash happened at the height of treacherous winter conditions in Northern Virginia, showcasing just how dangerous the roads had become even for trained municipal crews. Arlington Fire & EMS said a vehicle slid off the roadway and struck a home around 8:45 a.m. at the intersection of South Glebe Road and Walter Reed Drive on Jan. 25. The truck involved was a City of Arlington vehicle, photos show. D…

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by Zak Failla
Sterling, VA
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Flights Grounded At Reagan, BWI As Snowstorm Shuts Down Maryland, Virginia Airports Flights Grounded At Reagan, BWI As Snowstorm Shuts Down Maryland, Virginia Airports
Flights Grounded At Reagan, BWI As Snowstorm Shuts Down Maryland, Virginia Airports The snow didn’t just snarl roads across the region — it completely grounded air travel, forcing hundreds of flight cancellations at Reagan National and BWI Marshall airports as winter conditions slammed Maryland and DC on Sunday. All flights were canceled at Reagan National Airport on Sunday, Jan. 25, after snow began falling around midnight and conditions quickly deteriorated, airport officials said. Airport crews worked throughout the day to clear snow and sleet from runways. Still, officials warned that weather conditions were expected to remain dangerous for much of the day. “Airlines …

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by Zak Failla
Lyndhurst, NJ
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Snow Totals Are In: Here’s Which Bergen County Towns Got Hit The Hardest Snow Totals Are In: Here’s Which Bergen County Towns Got Hit The Hardest
Snow Totals Are In: Here’s Which Bergen County Towns Got Hit The Hardest The Northeast is digging out, and the snow totals are in. By 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, the National Weather Service issued updated storm-total snowfall reports across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut as the system wrapped up. Many communities finished in the double digits, with the highest totals pushing past 17 inches in parts of the region, according to the National Weather Service. Connecticut FAIRFIELD COUNTY New Fairfield: 16.0 in at 10:09 p.m. Bethel: 15.7 in at 10:27 p.m. Danbury: 15.5 in at 10:45 p.m. Bridgeport Airport: 15.1 in at 12:00 a.m. Greenwich: 11.0 in at 6:38 p.m. N…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfield, CT
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As 10-18 Inches Of Snow Heads To CT, State Leaders Issue Stern Warning: 'Stay Home' As 10-18 Inches Of Snow Heads To CT, State Leaders Issue Stern Warning: 'Stay Home'
As 10-18 Inches Of Snow Heads To CT, State Leaders Issue Stern Warning: 'Stay Home' State leaders are urging residents to stay home as a major snowstorm and brutal cold move into Connecticut. “We are strongly urging everyone to make plans in advance to avoid all unnecessary travel on Sunday,” Gov. Ned Lamont said. “Our state snowplow fleet is prepared to clear the roads, and the fewer cars out there, the quicker and safer the snowplow crews can do their work.” Snow is expected to begin mid to late morning Sunday, Jan. 25, and the state could see between 10 and 18 inches of snow by Monday, depending on the region.  The Connecticut Department of Transportation said abo…

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by Josh Lanier
Lyndhurst, NJ
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Sherrill Declares State Of Emergency, Up To 18 Inches Of Snow Expected In New Jersey Sherrill Declares State Of Emergency, Up To 18 Inches Of Snow Expected In New Jersey
Sherrill Declares State Of Emergency, Up To 18 Inches Of Snow Expected In New Jersey New Jersey will enter a statewide State of Emergency that goes into effect Saturday evening, Jan. 24, as a powerful winter storm is forecast to bring heavy snow, dangerous cold, and hazardous travel conditions across the state, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced Friday. The State of Emergency will take effect at 5 p.m. across all 21 counties in anticipation of widespread snowfall, prolonged periods of temperatures below freezing, and wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour.  All of New Jersey is currently under a Winter Storm Warning from Saturday night through Sunday night, according to the Nat…

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by Cecilia Levine
Annapolis, MD
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Maryland Declares State Of Emergency As Winter Storm Nears, National Guard Activated Maryland Declares State Of Emergency As Winter Storm Nears, National Guard Activated
Maryland Declares State Of Emergency As Winter Storm Nears, National Guard Activated Maryland has officially escalated its response to an incoming winter storm, with Gov. Wes Moore declaring a statewide State of Emergency as heavy snow, ice, power outages, and dangerous cold are expected to slam the region this weekend. The executive order, signed Friday, Jan. 23, declares that an emergency exists across Maryland ahead of a significant winter storm forecast to arrive Saturday afternoon and last through Monday, Jan. 26, according to the governor’s office. State officials warned the storm could bring heavy snow, icing, hazardous road conditions, power outages, and sustained b…

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by Zak Failla